Aurora’s first Mini-Con is May 12

The Aurora Public Library is hosting a first in the city of Aurora, a free festival about comics, cosplay and all things pop culture, Aurora Mini-Con, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 12, at the Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Parkway.

The family-friendly event will include superheroes, “Star Wars” and “Game of Thrones” theme crafts, panel discussions, exhibits, a cosplay costume contest and a mini Hogwarts activity, among other happenings.

“With this event, we want to celebrate our love of stories at the Aurora Public Library with all those in the Aurora community who love ‘nerd culture’ as much as we do,” said Library Outreach and Programming Coordinator Megan Ellis.

Aurora Mini-Con will include exhibits or presentations by community partners such as Play-Well TEKnologies, Colorado Fabrics, Aurora Fire Rescue, the National Park Service and the Aurora Fox Arts Center. The cosplay costume panel will include experts answering questions about this dressing-up practice, and the best cosplay costume will get a signed poster by DC Comics authors.

“Come on in and get into the spirit as the CON season is upon us,” added Ellis.

Admission is free, and there is no need to register to attend. For a complete list of vendors and activities, visit AuroraGov.org/Mini-Con